The BTD-350 Thunderstorm Detector is an advanced lightning detection sensor designed to provide early warning of approaching thunderstorms and overhead lightning risks. Using a unique quasi-electrostatic detection principle, it accurately detects both cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning up to 83 km away with an exceptionally low false alarm rate.
Specifications
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Detects |
Cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning discharges |
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Output |
Ethernet or Serial data (RS422) |
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Range |
83 km (51 statute miles) |
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Detection efficiency |
95% for single lightning flash (any type) |
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99% for storm with 2 flashes |
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99.9% for storm with 3 flashes |
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For flashes within 56 km |
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False alarm rate |
<2% |
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Range Measurement |
0 to 20 km ± 5 km |
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Error |
20 to 83 km ± 10 km |
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Maximum flash rate |
120 per minute |
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Time of flash |
Nearest 10 ms (internal clock) |
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Measurement principle |
Passive, quasi-electrostatic. No moving parts |
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Direction (optional) |
Reported to nearest degree |
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Sensor Power |
110 to 240 Vac 50–60 Hz Universal |
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Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 60°C |
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Operating Humidity |
5% – 100% RH |
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Protection rating |
IP66 |
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Certification & Compliance |
CE Certified |
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EMC – General |
EN 61326:2013 |
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EMC – Marine |
EN 60945:2002, Sections 9.2.2 & 9.2.3 |
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Corrosion resistance |
EN 60945:2002, Section 8.12 |
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EN 60068-2-52:1996 Test Kb |
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Vibration |
EN 60945:2002, Section 8.7 |
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EN 60068-2-6:2008, Test Fc |
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Compliance with EN 50536:2011+A1:2012 for a Class 1 detector |
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Performs in accordance with IEC 62793 for a Class A detector |
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RoHS and WEEE compliant |
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Weight (Sensor Head) |
25 kg |
Maritime Operations
Meteorological Networks
Renewable Energy
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